Roll-Thru Heated Cabinet

Southeast Polk Community School District Nutrition Services Department is requesting proposals for a Traulsen Model RIH132LP-FHS roll-thru heated cabinet for Southeast Polk Jr. High School, with proposals due October 23, 2026.

The cabinet must be the specified Traulsen model with full-height solid doors, right-hand swing on the serving-line side and left-hand swing on the kitchen side, requiring NEMA L14-20 electrical connection (208-230/115/60/1). Prior approval from the district is required for alternate models; alternatives must meet or exceed the specified cabinet's capacity, utilities, dimensions, and operational benefits and may necessitate a site visit and electrical assessment. One unit will be delivered to the specified installer, with installation performed by an approved Traulsen equipment installer. Installation target date is prior to December 31, 2026.

Evaluation uses a 100-point scale: pricing (total extended costs including delivery) at 45 points; bid completeness at 20 points; vendor qualifications, experience, and references at 15 points; ability to meet project scope and timeline at 15 points; and product performance and specifications at 5 points. This is a fixed-price contract. Bid pricing must remain valid through the installation date; all delivery charges and fees must be included in the bid price with no additional invoice charges. Any energy rebates received shall be paid to the District Nutrition Department upon receipt.

All vendors must provide mandatory certifications including suspension and debarment certification, lobbying certification, civil rights compliance assurance, and non-collusion assurance. Vendor questions were due October 16, 2026 at noon; responses were issued October 19, 2026. Notice of Intent to Award and the awarded installation company are scheduled for October 30, 2026, with final approval required at the November School Board meeting. The district participates in federally-funded food service programs including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, Fresh Fruit and Veggie Program, and Afterschool Snack Program, administered by the Iowa Department of Education - Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services.